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DYNAMICS LABORATORY MANUAL- 2013-2014

MECHANICAL LABORATORY --- II

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

B.E VI SEMESTER MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
MEEP 608 - MECHANICAL LABORATORY --- II

ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
B.E VI SEMESTER MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL LABORATORY --- II
(DYNAMICS LABORATORY 2013-2014)
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

1 .

Determining the characteristics curves of

(a) Watt Governor
(b) Hartnell governor

2.

(a) Study and experiments on static and dynamic balancing of rotating

masses.
(b) Whirling of shaft. - Determination of critical speed

3.

(a) Study and experiments on Cam Analyzer.

(b) Experimental verification of natural frequency of undamped free
vibration of equivalent spring mass system.

4.

5.

Determination of mass moment of Inertia of Fly wheel.

Determination of mass moment of Inertia of connecting rod with flywheel.

Expt. No :
Date:

DETERMINE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF WATT GOVERNOR

Aim:

To determine the characteristic curves, sensitiveness and range of speed of Watt

governor.

Introduction:
The function of a governor is to maintain the mean speed of a machine/prime
mover, by regulating the input to the machine/prime mover automatically, when the
variation of speed occurs due to fluctuation in the load.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Length of each link l

= 180 mm

Initial height of governor (ho) = 100 mm

Mass of each ball (m)

= 0.700 kg

Description:
The drive unit consists of a small electric motor connected through the belt and
pulley arrangement. A (AC) variac effects precise speed control and an extension of the
spindle shaft allows the use of hand held tachometer to find the speed of the governor
spindle. A graduated scale is fixed to the sleeve and guided in vertical direction.

Procedure:

Mount the watt governor mechanism on the drive unit of the governor apparatus.
Vary the governor spindle speed by adjusting the variac. The speed can be determined by
the hand tachometer.
Increase the speed of the governor spindle gradually by adjusting the variac and
note down the speed at which the sleeve just begins to move up. Take four or five sets of
readings by increasing the governor speed in steps and note down the corresponding
sleeve displacement within the range of the governor and tabulate the observations.

Spindle
Link

Flyball

Drive
Motor
Unit

Sleeve
Scale

EXPERIMENTAL SETUP OF WATT GOVERNOR

ho=95

100

l= 1 2 5

100

All dimensions are in mm

WATT GOVERNOR CONFIGURATION

Observation Table:
Sleeve displacement
Speed in rpm
( X ) in

Sl.No.
N
cm

Meter

1
2
3
4
5

Calculation :
Given N2 = 1050 Rpm
Sensitiveness

= (max equal speed Min equal speed)

Mean equal speed

Mean equal speed = (Max equal speed + Min equal speed)

2
Range of speed

= N 2 - N1

N1

Min equal speed in Rpm (Initial displacement of the sleeve)

N2

= Max

equal speed in Rpm (Maximun displacement of the sleeve)

Specimen calculation: (for __________reading)

Height of the governor h = [ho - (x/2)]

=
=

From the figure we can write

Cos

h/ l

Cos-1 (h / l )
=

The controlling force Fc = m 2 r

Where

m = mass of fly ball in kg =0.306kg.

= Angular velocity of the spindle in rad/sec

= 2 N / 60
=
=
r

rad/sec

= radius of rotation of the balls.

`r' = l Sin + 50
=
=

The controlling force Fc = m 2 r

FC =
=

FC =

Result tabulation:
Speed in rpm
Sl.No.
N

Radius of rotation (r) in

meter.

1
2
3
4
5

Graph: Draw

Speed Vs
Radius Vs

Result:

Displacement
Controlling force

Controlling force
Fc in N

Expt. No:
Date:
DETERMINE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF HARTNELL GOVERNOR
Aim : To determine the characteristic curves, sensitiveness and range of speed of
Hartnell Governor
Introduction:
This governor comes under the spring loaded type centrifugal governors. The
control of the speed is affected either wholly or in part by means of springs. The
centrifugal governors are based on the balancing of centrifugal force on the rotating balls
by an equal and opposite radial force, known as the controlling force. It consists of two
balls of equal mass, which are attached to the arms as shown in fig. These balls are
known as governor balls or fly balls. The balls revolve with a spindle, which is driven by
the engine through bevel gears. The upper ends of the arms are pivoted to the spindle,
so that the balls may rise up or fall down as they revolve about the vertical axis. The arms
are connected by the links to a sleeve, which is keyed to the spindle. This sleeve revolves
with the spindle but can slide up & down. The balls and the sleeve rise when the spindle
speed increases and falls when the speed decreases. The sleeve is connected by a bell
crank lever to a throttle valve. The supply of the working fluid decreases when the sleeve
rises and increases when it falls.
Description:
The drive unit of the governor consists of a small electric motor connected
through a belt and pulley arrangement. A( A.C.) Variac effects precise speed control. A
photoelectric pick up is used to find speed of the governor spindle. The set up is
designed to produce pulses proportional to rpm of shaft using phototransistor as the
sensing element. A graduated scale is fixed to the sleeve and guided in vertical direction.
Procedure:
Mount the Hartnell governor mechanism on the drive unit of the governor
apparatus. Vary the governor spindle speed by adjusting the variac. Increase the speed
of the governor spindle gradually by adjusting the variac and note down the speed at
which the sleeve just begins to move up. Take four or five sets of readings by increasing
the governor speed gradually in steps and note down the corresponding sleeve
movement within the range of the governor.

Specifications:
Mass of the fly ball

= 0.35 kg

Length of ball arm (a) = 155 mm

Length of sleeve arm (b) = 180 mm
minimum radius r1

= 155 mm

maximum radius r2

= 180 mm

Nut
Frame
Locknut
Spring
Flyball
Bell Crank Lever
Drive
Motor
Unit

Scale

EXPERIMENTAL SETUP OF HARTNELL GOVERNOR

S p rin g

G
a

80
300

HARTNELL GOVERNOR CONFIGURATION

Observation table:
Sleeve displacement
Speed in rpm
( x ) in

Sl.No.
N
cm

Meter

1
2
3
4
5

Calculation :
Given N2 = 1050 Rpm
Sensitiveness

= (max equal speed Min equal speed)

Mean equal speed

Mean equal speed = (Max equal speed + Min equal speed)

2
Range of speed

= N 2 - N1

N1

Min equal speed in Rpm (Initial displacement of the sleeve)

N2

= Max

equal speed in Rpm (Maximum displacement of the sleeve)

Specimen calculation:
The controlling force Fc = m 2 r
Where

= mass of fly ball in kg

= Angular velocity of spindle in rad/sec

= 2 N / 60
=

=
Radius of rotation (r)

rad/sec

= ro + (a / b) x
=
= _____________ m

The controlling force Fc = m 2 r

FC =
FC =

Result Tabulation:

Sl.
No.

Speed in rpm
N

Radius of rotation (r) in

meter.

1
2
3
4
5

Graph: Draw

Result:

Speed Vs

Displacement

Radius Vs

Controlling force

Controlling force
Fc in N

Expt. No:
Date:
STUDY AND EXPERIMENTS ON STATIC AND DYNAMIC BALANCING OF
ROTATING MASSES
AIM:
To check experimentally the method of calculating the position of counter
balancing weight in rotating mass system.
THEORY
If the centre of gravity of the rotating disc does not lie on the axis of rotation
but at a distance away from it, we say that the disc is out of balance. When such a disc
2
rotates, a centrifugal force Fc = m r is setup in which, `m' the mass of the disc, `r' the
distance of the center of gravity of the disc from the axis of rotation and `' the angular
velocity. This rotating centrifugal force acts on the bearing in a constantly changing
directions and results in a vibrating load. The process of providing or removing the mass
to counteract the out of balance is called balancing.
Generally all rotating machine elements such as pulleys, flywheels, rotors etc.
are designed to rotate about a principal axis of inertia and theoretically require no
balancing. However, lack of material homogeneity and inaccuracies in machining and
assembly may cause an unintentional shifting of the centre of gravity of the rotor from
the axis of rotation.
The centrifugal forces resulting from the unbalance increase as the square of
the rotational speed and hence it is important that all revolving and reciprocating parts
should be completely balanced as far as possible.

DESCRIPTION:
The apparatus basically consists of a steel shaft mounted in ball bearings in a stiff
rectangular main frame. A set of four blocks of different weights are provided and may
be clamped in any position on the shaft, they can also be easily detached from the shaft.
A disc carrying a circular protractor scale is fitted to one side of the
rectangular frame, shaft carries a disc and rim of this disc is grooved to take a light cord
provided with two cylindrical metal containers of exactly the same weight. A scale is fitted
to the lower member of the main frame and when used in conjunction with the circular
protractor scale, allows the exact longitudinal and angular position of each adjustable
block to be determined.

The shaft is driven by a 230 volts single phase 50 cycles electric motor,
mounted under the main frame, through a round section rubber belt. For static
balancing of individual weights the main frame is rigidly attached to the support frame by
nut-bolts and in this position the motor driving belt is removed.
For dynamic balancing of the rotating mass system the main frame is
suspended from the support frame by two short links such that the main frame and the
supporting frame are in the same plane.
For balancing of rotating masses, the centrifugal force for each block should be
therefore instead of finding centrifugal force, it is enough to find the value determined.
We know that the centrifugal force Fc = m 2 r. But the angular velocity `' remains
same, because all the blocks are clamped on the same shaft for balancing. of `mr' which
is the product of the mass of each block and the distance of the centre of gravity of each
block from the axis of rotation.
STATIC BALANCING:
The main frame is rigidly fixed at right angles to the support frame and the drive
belt is removed. The value of mr. for each block is determined by clamping each block
in turn on the shaft and with the cord and container system suspended over the
protractor disc, the number of steel balls, which are of equal weight, are placed into one
of the containers to exactly balance the blocks on the shaft. When the block comes to
stationery horizontal position, the number of balls "N" will give the value of `mr' for the
block.

PROCEDURE:
For finding out `mr' during static balancing proceed as follows:
1. Remove the belt and attach the mainframe to support frame rigidly
2. Screw the combined hook to the pulley with groove (This pulley is different than the
belt pulley).
3. Attach the cord-ends of the pans to the above combined hook.
4. Attach block No.1 to the shaft at any convenient position.
5. Put steel balls in one of the pans to make the block horizontal.
6. Number of balls give the `mr' of block 1
7. Repeat the procedure for other three blocks.

DYNAMIC BALANCING:
After obtaining the values of `mr' for all the four blocks draw a force polygon by
assuming suitable values of angular displacement between any two masses (say block 1
and 2 is 40o ). Using the force polygon the angular displacement of other two masses
can be obtained. If all the four blocks are arranged on the shaft as per the values of the
angular displacement obtained from the force polygon, the system will be statically
balanced i.e. sum of all the forces acting on the system will be zero. But there will be
unbalanced couple. For complete balance i.e. for dynamic balancing, the blocks should
be arranged on the shaft in such a manner, that the sum of all the couple acting on the
system is zero. For this, without altering the angular displacement of all the four blocks,
the relative axial displacement should be calculated as follows.
To determine the axial distances frame the table as follows:
____________________________________________________________________
Mass No.

mr

Axial distance of the

mrl

mrl sin
mrl cos
masses from m1 in m
____________________________________________________________________
m1

m1r1

l1 = 0

m1r1l1 sin1

m1r1l1 cos1

m2

m2r2

l2

m2r2l2

m2r2l2 sin2

m2r2l2 cos2

m3

m3r3

l3

m3r3l3

m3r3l3 sin3

m3r3l3 cos3

m4

m4r4

l4

m4r4l4

m4r4l4 sin4

m4r4l4 cos4

____________________________________________________________________
Sum

For complete dynamic balance (Sum) mrl Sin = 0

&

(Sum) mrl Cos

=0

l1 & l2 values are assumed. The above two equations will contain the unknowns namely l3
& l4. The value of l3 & l4 can be determined by solving the two simultaneous equations.
Having known the axial and angular displacement of the masses, all the
blocks can be clamped on the shaft in their appropriate positions. Connect the shaft
pulley with the motor using the belt and transfer the frame to its hanging position. Run
the motor to verify the complete balance of the system.

Observation table:
Mass no

mr

Axial distance of
the masses from
m1 in m (L)

mrl

m1
m2
m3
m4

Take let us assume l1=0, l2= 0.12m, 1= 0o,

2 = 40o

mrl
sin

mrl
cos

Length diagram:

Angular displacement diagram:

Force polygon diagram:

Specimen calculation:

For complete dynamic balancing

mrl sin = 0 &

mrl Cos = 0

Step 1
m 1 r 1 l 1 sin 1 + m 2 r 2 l 2 sin 2 + m 3 r 3 l 3 sin 3 + m r 4 l 4 sin 4 = 0

Step 2
m 1 r 1 l 1 cos 1 + m 2 r 2 l 2 cos 2 + m 3 r 3 l 3 cos 3 + m r 4 l 4 cos 4 = 0

Multiplying eqn. 1 by

& eqn.2 by

Eqn. 1 x
Eqn. 2 x

l4 =

l4 =
In eqn.1 substitute the value of l4,

l 3=
l3 =

Result Tabulation
Mass no

mr

Axial distance of
the masses from
m1 in m (l)

m1
m2
m3
m4

Result:

mrl

mrl

mrl

sin

cos

Expt. No:
Date:
WHIRLING SPEED OF SHAFT DETERMINATION OF CRITICAL SPEED
Aim :
To determine the whirling speed of shafts with various diameters experimentally
and compare it with theoretical values.

Apparatus required :
Rigid frame with motor and supporting ends, shaft 3 nos, Chuck key, A.C Voltage
regulator, Digital Tachometer.

Description :
Critical Speed :

The Phenomena is that the The additional deflection of the

shaft from the axis of rotation becomes infinite is known as critical speed.
In normal running conditions the centre of gravity of a loaded shaft will
always displace from the axis of rotation, although this amount of displacement may be
very less. As a result of this displacement, the centre of gravity is subjected to a
centripetal acceleration as soon as the shaft begins to rotate. The inertia force acts
radially outwards and bends the shaft. The bending of shaft not only depends upon the
value of eccentricity, but also depends upon the speed at which it rotates.

Specification :
Shaft 1

Shaft 2

Shaft 3

m1 = 0.090 kg

m2 = 0.195 kg

m3 = 0.350 kg

d1 = 0.004 m

d2 = 0.006 m

d3 = 0.008 m

l1 = 0.755 m

l2 = 0.755 m

l3 = 0.755 m

Procedure :
1. Fix the shaft properly at both ends.
2. Check the whole apparatus by tightening the screws.
3. First increase the voltage slowly to the level where whirling is observed
subsequently reduce the voltage step by step thus reducing the speed.
4. Observe the loops appearing on the shaft and note down the speed at
which they are appearing with the help of digital tachometer.
5. Slowly bring the shaft to rest and switch off the supply.
6. Repeat the same procedure for different shafts.
Precautions:
1. The shaft should be straight
2. The shaft should be properly tightened.
3. Voltage should not be very high.
Formula:
Natural frequency of vibration fn = K

Where,
K = Constant = 2.45
E = Youngs modulus (for steel) 2.06 x 1011 , N / m2
g = acceleration due to gravity = 9.81 m/sec2
I = Mass moment of inertia of the shaft = ( / 64 ) d4 m4
d = diameter of the shaft in m

w = weight of the shaft in N/m = Kg x 9.81

L = Length of the shaft in m
Theoretical whirling speed Nc theo = fn x 60 rpm
Static Deflection = W L3 / 3 EI m
a = one mode
b = two mode
c = three mode

Observation :
Sl.no

Shaft No.

Experimental speed
in RPM

Specimen Calculation:
Shaft 4 mm
I = Mass moment of inertia of the shaft = ( / 64 ) d4 m4
=
m4

I=
w = weight of the shaft in N/m

= Kg x 9.81
=
W =

Natural frequency of vibration fn

=K
=

N
4

Deflection
in Cm

fn =
Theoretical whirling speed Nc theo

Hz
= fn x 60 rpm
=

Nc theo

Deflection = W L3 / 3 EI m

Shaft 6 mm

Shaft 8 mm

rpm

Result Tabulation :
Shaft
No

Length of
Shaft
in m

Result :

Diameter of
shaft
(m)

Weight of the
shaft
( N/m )

Moment of
inertia I=
/64X d4 m4

Whirling
Speed in
rpm
Nc theo

Nc expt

Deflection( )
in m
theo

The whirling speed for the shafts of various diameter are determined
experimentally and verified with the theoretical values.

expt

Expt. No
Date:
STUDY AND EXPERIMENTS ON CAM ANALYZER
Aim: To study various types of cams & followers and to draw displacement diagram of
the follower for the given two cam profiles.

Description:
The cam is a reciprocating, oscillating or rotating body, which imparts
reciprocating or oscillating motion to a second body called the follower with which it is in
contact.
The cam mechanisms are commonly used in printing machinery, in automatic
machines, machine tools, internal combustion engines, control mechanisms etc.,
There are at least three members in a cam mechanism
1. The cam, which has a contact surface either curved or straight.
2. The follower whose motion is produced by contact with the cam surface.
3. The frame which supports and guides the follower and cam

The cam rotates usually at constant angular velocity and drives the follower
whose motion depends upon the shape of the cam.

The apparatus consists of roller follower and provision for mounting disc cams.
The different cams are mounted one after another and rotated through the handle. The
translator motion of the follower can be determined by the arm attached to the follower.
The displacement of the follower at various angular position of the cam is
determined by attaching a paper over the plate. (On which the projecting arm moves).
Using this observation the displacement diagram of the follower for the given cam can be
drawn.
Procedure:
Mount one of the cam profiles (say Circular Arc Cam ) on the apparatus. Fix a white
paper on the plate (on which the projecting arm moves). Rotate the cam using the handle
through a known angular displacement (i.e., coinciding the follower with the division
made on the cam). Now the position of the projecting arm on the paper can be marked.
Similarly subsequent positions of the follower at other known angular positions can be
determined for one full rotation of the cam. The same procedure has to be repeated for
other cams. Tabulate the observations.

When the flanks of the cam connecting

the base circle and nose are of convex circular
arcs,then the cam is known as circular arc cam

Circular arc cam

when the motion of the cam is along an

axis away from the axis centre, it is called the
off-set cam.

Offset cam

TYPES OF FOLLOWERS

When the contacting end of the follower is a perfectly flat face,

it is called a flat face follower, .The flat faced followers are
generally used where space is limited such as in cams which
operate the valves automobile engines.
e.g automobile engines

When the contacting end of the follower has a sharp knife edge
is called a knife edge follower, because the small area of
contacting surface results in excessive wear. In knife edge
followers, a considerable side thrust exists between the follower
and the guide.

When the contacting end of the follower is a roller, it is called a

roller follower, The roller followers are extensively used where
more space is available.
e.g stationary gas ,oil engines and aircraft engines.

Observation table

Angular
displacement of
cams in degree

Linear displacement of the

follower in Cm
Circular Arc
Offset
Cam
Cam

0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
240
260
280
300
320
340
360
Graph:

Result:

To draw angular displacements of the cam Vs the linear displacements of the

follower

Expt. No :
Date:
EXPERIMENTAL VERIFICATION OF NATURAL FREQUENCY OF UNDAMPED FREE
VIBRATION OF EQUIVALENT SPRING MASS SYSTEM

Aim:
To verify the undamped free vibration of equivalent spring mass system

Description of set up:

The arrangement is shown in Fig. It is designed to study free, forced damped and
undamped vibrations. It consists of M.S. rectangular beam supported at one end by a
trunnion pivoted in ball bearing. The other end of the beam is supported by the lower end
of helical spring. Upper end of spring is attached to the screw.
The weight platform unit can be mounted at any position along the beam.
Additional known weights may be added to the weight platform.

Procedure:
1. Support one end of the beam in the slot of trunnion and clamp it by means of screw.
2. Attach the other end of beam to the lower end of spring
3. Adjust the screw to which the spring is attached such that beam is horizontal in the
above position.
4. Weigh the platform unit
5. Clamp the weight platform at any convenient position.
6. Measure the distance L1 of the weight platform from pivot. Allow system to vibrate
freely.
7. Measure the time for any 20 oscillations and find the periodic time and natural
frequency of vibrations.
8. Repeat the experiment by varying L1 and by also putting different weights on the
platform.

Note: It is necessary to clamp the slotted weights to the platform by means of nut so that
weights do not fall during vibrations.

Observation Table-I
Length of beam (L)

= 94 cm

Mass of the weight platform = 3.785 kg

Mass of the beam (m) = 2.440 kg

Sl.
No.

Mass attached to
the beam
including weight L1
platform (m1 )
(m)
(kg)
3.785+5.000
=8.785

3.785+7.000
=10.785

0.65

3.785+9.000
=12.785
3.785+5.000
=8.785
2

3.785+7.000
=10.785

0.85

3.785+9.000
=12.785

SPECIMEN CALCULATION:
Considering the M.I. of the beam:
The equation of motion is
d 2 x mL 2
I 2
dt 3

d 2 x
2 kL 2 x 0
dt

Time for 20 oscillations,

Periodic
time

(s)
T1

T2

T3

Tave

(s)

Natural
frequency (Hz)
fn
(expt)

fn
(theo)

Where
I is the mass moment of inertia of the mass attached to the beam from the pivot = m1L12
m1 is the mass attached to the beam
L1 is the distance of the mass from the pivot
m is the mass of the beam
L is the effective length of the beam
k is the stiffness of the spring
The equation can be rewritten as

d 2 x mL2
2 I
kL2 x 0
dt 3

d 2 x
mL2
2
2 m1L1
kL2 x 0
dt
3
d2x
kL2

x0
dt 2
mL2
2

m1L1
3

Comparing the equation of motion with S.H.M

d2 x
2x 0
dt2
2 =

kL2

mL2
2

m
L

1 1
3

Time period of oscillation T = 2 /

Frequency of oscillation fn = 1/T = / 2

1
kL2

Therefore fn =
2
2
mL
2

m
L

1 1 3

mL2
2

m
L

1 1
3

Where me =
2

=
=
me =
1

fn

1 k 2
=
2 m e
=
=

fn =

Hz

The unit of frequency is Hz or CPS (cycles/sec)

H and w heel

S p rin g

B eam
P iv o t
L1

W e ig h t
P la tf o r m

EXPERIMENTAL SETUP OF UNDAMPED FREE VIBRATION

OF EQUIVALENT SPRING MASS SYSTEM

Stiffness of the spring (k):

The stiffness of the given spring can be found as follows:
1. Remove the beam and the weight platform from the experimental set up
2. Fix one end of the helical spring to the upper screw which engage with
Screwed hand wheel.
3. Determine the free length of the spring
4. Attach a weight platform
5. Put some known weight to the weight platform and note down the deflection and
repeat for different weights.
Observation Table - II
Free length of the spring =
Mass of the platform

Sl. No.

= 0.360 kg.

Mass attached
kg

5.360

7.360

9.360

cm

Length of spring
cm

Elongation(m)

Stiffness(K) =

(Free length
Length of spring)

Weight
elongation
N/m

Average

Result:

Expt. No :
Date:

DETERMINATION OF MASS MOMENT OF INERTIA OF FLY WHEEL

Aim:
Experimentally determine the mass moment of inertia of the flywheel along with the
shaft and verify the same theoretically.

Theory:
Let the mass descend under the force of gravity starting from rest with uniform
acceleration. As per Newton's second law of motion of the falling mass
Mg - T = Ma
Where M

(1)

= Mass of the falling body

= tension in the string

= acceleration of the falling mass

therefore
T

= M g - M a
=

M (g - a)

(2)

Considering the motion of the flywheel the equation of motion is

Net torque acting on the flywheel = M.M.I. angular acceleration
Net torque = I /
But net torque = Torque due to tension T - Frictional torque
= (T r) - ( Ff r )
= ( T - Ff ) r
Where Ff is Frictional force in Newton
Therefore ( T - Ff ) r = I

(3)

Substituting the value of T in equation (3)

[M (g - a) - Ff] r = I
But

=a /r

Therefore [M (g - a) - Ff] r = I (a/r)

or

= (r2 / a) [ M(g - a ) - Ff ]

(4)

To find ` a':
Let `t is the time taken by the falling mass to travel the distance `h"
u = 0

S = u t +

S = h

h = 0

t =
Therefore a

1
2

a t 2

+ 1 a t2
2

t
=

2h
t2

Moment of inertia of the flywheel I can be found by substituting the value of a in eqn. (4)

Procedure:
First of all find out the force needed to overcome the friction present on the
bearings when it just begins to rotate by gradually adding the weight to the weight pan
which is attached to the one end of the string.

Then some more known weight is added and allow the mass to fall under the
force of gravity. Note down the time for first 10 revolutions of the flywheel starting from
rest. Conduct the experiment two or three times with the same mass and take the
average time value. Repeat the experiment with different masses and tabulate the
observations.

Rim

Disc
Hub
Bearing

Shaft
25

44

18
55
68
245

All Dimensions are in mm

SECTIONAL FRONT VIEW OF FLYWHEEL
Observations:
Frictional force Ff =

mf

=
=

in N

Where mf = mass added to overcome the friction =

194

252

Mass of falling body

(m) in Kg

Time for 10 revolutions in seconds

Sl.No.
grams

Kg.

t1

1
2
3

Specimen Calculations:
m

mass added

- radius of the shaft in mtrs.

h - distance travelled for 10 revolutions

=

10 d

in meter

Where d is diameter of the shaft

h =
h=
a =

m
2h
t2

=
=

..

m/s2

Therefore

r2
mg a F f
a

kgm 2

=
=
=

kgm2

t2

t3

t ave

Determine the Mass Moment Of Inertia of Flywheel (Theoretically)

Sl. No.

Name of
the part

Shaft

Hub

Disk

Rim

Outer
radius
Ro
(m)

Inner
radius
Ri
(m)

Area of
c/s
(m2)

Width
(m)

Volume
(m3)

Mass
(Kg)

Total

SPECIMEN CALCULATION:
Mass Density of the material (ms) of the flywheel and shaft = 6840 kg/m3
Mass moment of Inertia of Shaft:
Mass Density of the flywheel and shaft material (ms) = 6840 kg/m3
2
Cross sectional Area of the shaft `d' as
= (/4) d
as

Volume s
VS
Mass (m)

= /4 (d)2
=
m2
= Area width s
=
=
m3
= Volume mass density

M S = kg
Radius of gyration k:
2
k2 for solid cylinder of diameter. `d' = d / 8
K2 =
Mass moment of Inertia

I shaft = m k 2
Ishaft =

m2
kgm2

I=mk 2
Kg m2

Mass moment of Inertia of Hub:

do =
m
dI =
m
area = /4 (do2 dI2 )
aH

m2
(Hub width as per specification = 0.068 m)

VH = aH X wH

VH =
m3
mH = VH x Mass density
( Mass Density of the flywheel and shaft as per specification= 6840 kg/m3 )

mH =

kg

Radius of gyration K2 = (do2 + dI2)

8
=
KHUB =

m2

IHUB = m k 2

Mass moment of Inertia

Kg m2

Mass moment of Inertia of Disc:

Mass Density of the material (ms) of the flywheel and shaft = 6840 kg/m3
Area

= /4 (do2 dI2 )

aD

m2

Volume = a x width of the Disc

VD =

m3

Mass = Volume x mass density

=
MD

Kg

Radius of gyration k2
K2 D
Mass moment of Inertia

= (do2 + dI2) / 8
m2

IDISC = m k
ID =

Kg m2

Mass moment of Inertia of Rim:

a RIM

= /4 (do2 dI2)
=

m2

VR = aR X wR
=

m3

mR = VR x Mass density
=

Kg.

Radius of gyration K2RIM = do2 + dI2

8
K2RIM =

Mass moment of Inertia

IRIM = m k2
=

Result:

Kg m2

Expt. No :
Date:
Determination of mass moment of Inertia of connecting rod with flywheel
Aim : To determine the mass moment of inertia of the given connecting rod.
Apparatus : Connecting rod with flywheel setup and stop watch
Procedure :

Measure the center to center distance of connecting rod. Also measure inner
diameter of the small and big end of the connecting rod.

Measure the weight of connecting rod and flywheel.

Attach small end of the connecting to the shaft.

Oscillate the connecting rod

Measure the time for five oscillations and calculate the time period (tp1)

Remove the connecting rod from the shaft and attach the big end to the shaft

Again measure the time for five oscillations and calculate the time period (tp2)

Calculate the moment of inertia of the connecting rod.

Repeat the same procedure for two more times and take mean of it.

Attach flywheel to the other side of the shaft and repeat the same procedure as
above and see the effect of it on the oscillations of the connecting rod.

Connecting rod with flywheel

Specification of Connecting rods :

Connecting
rod

L - mm

m- Kg

mf Kg

d1 - mm

d2 - mm

No.of
Oscillations

150

1.4

25

54

225

2.65

35

60

L= center to center distance of connecting rod

m = weight of connecting rod
mf = weight of flywheel
d1 = dia of the small end of the connecting rod
d2 = dia of the big end of the connecting rod
n = No. of oscillations
Observation :
L1 = length of equivalent simple pendulum when suspended from the top of
small end bearing.
L2 = length of equivalent simple pendulum when suspended from the top of big
end of bearing.
h1 = distance of center of gravity, G from the top of small end bearing.
h2 = distance of center of gravity ,G, from the top of big end bearing.
Periodic time = t p = t avg / 5 in (sec)
Observation table :
Connecting Time for 5 Oscillations (t)sec Time for 1
rod
oscillation
suspension
(t p) in sec
t1
t2
t3
tavg
point

Connecting
rod
With
flywheel

Big end

Connecting
rod -1

Small end

Without
flywheel

Small end
Big end

With
flywheel

Big end

Connecting
rod - 2

Small end

Without
flywheel

Small end
Big end

Calculation for Connecting rod - 1

(i) With Flywheel
tp1 =2

tp2 =2

L1 = g (tp1 / 2)2

L2 = g (tp2 / 2)2

L1 =

L2 =

We know that the length of equivalent of simple pendulum

L = (KG)2 + h2
h
(KG)2 = L.h h2
(KG)2 = h (L- h)
When the rod is suspended from the top of small end bearing
(KG)2

= h1 (L1 h1 )

When the rod is suspended from the top of big end

then (KG)2 = h2 (L2 h2)

h1 - h2

------------------

=X

h2 = (x h1)
the eqn. 1 &2
h1 (L1 h1) = h2 (L2 h2)
h1 (L1 h1) = (x h1)

L2 (X h1 )

h1 =

Now from equation 1

(KG1)2 = h1 (L1 h1)

m2

M.I of connecting rod with flywheel = m (KG)2

Kg m2

(ii) Without Flywheel

tp1 =2

tp2 =2

L1 = g (tp1 / 2)2

L2 = g (tp2 / 2)2

L1 =

L2 =

We know that the length of equivalent of simple pendulum

L = (KG)2 + h2
h
(KG)2 = L.h h2
= h (L- h)
(KG)2 =
When the rod is suspended from the top of small end bearing
(KG)2

= h1 (L1 h1 )

When the rod is suspended from the top of big end

then (KG)2 = h2 (L2 h2)

h1 - h2

------------------

=X

h2 = (x h1)
the eqn. 1 &2
h1 (L1 h1) = h2 (L2 h2)
h1 (L1 h1) = (x h1)

h1 =

L2 (X h1 )

Now from equation 1

(KG1)2 = h1 (L1 h1)

m2

M.I of connecting rod with flywheel = m (KG)2

Kg m2

Calculation for Connecting rod - 2

(i) With Flywh eel

tp1 =2

tp2 =2

L1 = g (tp1 / 2)2

L2 = g (tp2 / 2)2

L1 =

L2 =

We know that the length of equivalent of simple pendulum

L = (KG)2 + h2
h
(KG)2 = L.h h2
= h (L- h)
(KG)2 =
When the rod is suspended from the top of small end bearing
(KG)2

= h1 (L1 h1 )

When the rod is suspended from the top of big end

then (KG)2 = h2 (L2 h2)

h1 - h2

------------------

=X

h2 = (x h1)
the eqn. 1 &2
h1 (L1 h1) = h2 (L2 h2)
h1 (L1 h1) = (x h1)

L2 (X h1 )

h1 =

Now from equation 1

(KG1)2 = h1 (L1 h1)

m2

M.I of connecting rod with flywheel = m (KG)2

Kg m2

(ii) Without Flywheel

tp1 =2

tp2 =2

L1 = g (tp1 / 2)2

L2 = g (tp2 / 2)2

L1 =

L2 =

We know that the length of equivalent of simple pendulum

L = (KG)2 + h2
h
(KG)2 = L.h h2
= h (L- h)
(KG)2 =
When the rod is suspended from the top of small end bearing
(KG)2

= h1 (L1 h1 )

When the rod is suspended from the top of big end

then (KG)2 = h2 (L2 h2)

h1 - h2

------------------

=X

h2 = (x h1)
the eqn. 1 &2
h1 (L1 h1) = h2 (L2 h2)
h1 (L1 h1) = (x h1)

h1 =

Now from equation 1

(KG1)2 = h1 (L1 h1)

L2 (X h1 )

m2

M.I of connecting rod with flywheel = m (KG)2

Kg m2

Result Tabulation :
Mass moment of Inertia (I) of the connecting rod (Kg m2)
Connecting Rod
With Fly wheel

With out Fly wheel

1
2

Result :

Hence the moment of inertia of the given connecting rod was determined
with and without flywheel.

Interference :

It is seen that the moment of inertia with flywheel is lesser than

that of without flywheel.